Ashlie K Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I made 2 batches. below are the pics in the mold. After I let them air dry for a few hrs, I will cut the soap and post pics.1 using the emisty creek mold for the Castile Soap1 using a log mold that I bought from Ebay that I was not impressed about because it leaked, scented Raspberry Blossom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainmadness Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Looks like soap to me! Great job!What is the next one going to be? Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJohnson Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Nice looking soap ya got there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashlie K Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 I wanted to use Grapefruit but I couldnt find it because silly me put it on the side and then couldnt find it....So that will be the next but I want to cut these up first BEFORE I make any more batches.I certainly dont want to waste oils.I would like to thankDiamondKLadysjEugeniafor being so patient with me on the phone and making me feel that I too can make soap. Even when I didnt want to continue, they reassured me that all would be well.THANK YOU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondk Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Great looking soap you have there. See I told you that you could do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Looking good! Really good! You still soaping here this weekend? (I'll be around Sunday but I'm not sure our kids can go unsupervised for their first visit together... but I do have boxes!) I think another soaper may stop by for some OO!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Go Ashlie those look great can't wait to see them cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashlie K Posted February 3, 2007 Author Share Posted February 3, 2007 Ok here they are cut up and I am not impressed with the raspberry.Silly question...Is it supposed to feel slippery?Look at the sheet on the raspberry and you will see what I am talking aboutCastile Soap Cut upRaspberry Blossom Cut up (look at the sheet& you will see the greasiness I am talking about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Way to go Ashlie! You did very well. I think it was wise to try an unscented, uncolored castile for your first batch. It gives you a better feel for the process with no curve balls. That's one of my staples. Believe it or not, some folks like their soap totally plain and that recipe is perfect for those with allergies and sensitive skin. I've never had anyone have a problem with that soap.On the scented batch, looks like its oozing FO. Some will do that. Give it a few days and it should sink back in and be perfectly good soap. As for the leaking mold, if you lined it correctly, it should never leak, LOL. Kudos to you! The next batches will be much easier as your confidence grows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Congratulations Ashlie on your first soaps! They look good!! :yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonrose64 Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 WTG ASH....Looks like soap. And you lived to tell about it.Awesome job.....:highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Looks AWESOME!!I LUV the white bar Out of all the crafty things I've tried soaping by far is my favorite!! My family thinks I'm crazy but its just so much fun and you never know how its going to end up till its cut.Congrats they really do look wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Congrats on your firsts! :highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovelyLathers Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 They look great. Nice job for they first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashlie K Posted February 3, 2007 Author Share Posted February 3, 2007 Thanks all for the compliments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcandletarts2 Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Great looking soaps for your firsts, can't wait to do mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublon Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Way to go Ashlie!!!! :highfive: See??? It's not so bad with the lye!!! We are all petrified of the stuff, but treated with respect we all make it through our first batches!!!!Congrats!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruba Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 WTG Ashlie!! The swirls look cool, I still haven't attempted swirls other than "in the pot" but so far I only have a log mold that DH made me...just need to get on it and figure out the dimensions I want/need for the slab so he can make it!!Great job, keep it up, can't wait to see more from you:wink2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 You did a fantastic job, that castile is a beautiful, creamy white! :highfive: Eugenia has a mold lining tutorial here on the board, it is very easy and she has pictures. Those logs will leak if they are not lined perfectly with the freezer paper. I made mylar liners for all my soap molds, but the I still have to line that 32 bar Misty Creek until I get to JoAnn's for some oversized sheets of quilting mylar. I despise lining molds. LOL!!Good work, and excellent cutting, BTW.Soaping can be *so* addicting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 WTG:yay: they look nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Lilac Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Congratulations, they look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Congrats! Sounds like you are addicted now!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Beautiful soaps!You're on your way. :highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Yahooo Ashlie I am doing the Happy Soap Dance for you....Prepare Yourselff or the SOAPPPPPPPP addiction....Hugs Maggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 They look great Ashlie, very nice for your firsts. I agree with Eugenia, that oiliness will probably sink back into the soap and it will be fine. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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